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( 970-385-1920, 800-664-1920;
www.rochesterhotel.com
; 721 E 2nd Ave; d $169-229; )
Influen-
ced by old Westerns (movie posters and marquee lights adorn the hallways), the Rochester
is a little bit of old Hollywood in the new West. Rooms are spacious, with high ceilings.
Two formal sitting rooms, where you're served cookies, and a breakfast room in an old
train car are other perks at this pet-friendly establishment.
Check out the free summer concert series on Wednesdays at 4:30pm, in the courtyard.
General Palmer Hotel
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( 970-247-4747, 800-523-3358;
www.generalpalmer.com
; 567 Main Ave; d incl breakfast $155-200; )
With turn-of-the century elegance, this 1898 Victorian has a damsel's taste, with pewter
four-post beds, floral prints, and teddies on every bed. Rooms are small but elegant, and if
you tire of TV, there's a collection of board games at the front desk. Check out the cozy
library and the relaxing solarium.
Strater Hotel
( 970-247-4431;
www.strater.com
;
699 Main Ave; d $197-257; )
The past lives large in this
historical Durango hotel with walnut antiques, hand-stenciled wallpapers and relics ran-
ging from a Stradivarius violin to a gold-plated Winchester. Rooms lean toward the ro-
mantic, with comfortable beds amid antiques, crystal and lace. The boast-worthy staff
goes out of its way to assist with inquiries. The hot tub is a romantic plus (reserved by the
hour), as is the summertime melodrama (theater) the hotel runs. In winter, rates drop by
more than 50%, making it a virtual steal. Look online.
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